Damage Assessments Completed in Pearl

PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has completed damage assessments in the city of Pearl from flash flooding on Sept. 26. More than 160 homes sustained minor damage, five bridges had major damage, one business was destroyed and seven more sustained major damage. Based on those numbers, the area would not qualify for a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

MEMA will apply for disaster assistance to the Small Business Administration for low-interest loans that would help both businesses and residents make repairs and replace flooded items.

“Mayor Jake Windham, his staff and all the volunteer organizations have been fantastic throughout this process, assisting those with damage,” said MEMA Executive Director Greg Michel. “We continue to work with the city of Pearl to provide anything we can to support the recovery, including mitigation projects which would hopefully reduce the impact of future events like this.”

MEMA will provide updates to the recovery efforts as information becomes available.

The best way to get up-to-date information is to “like” MEMA on Facebook, or “Follow” us on twitter @msema. Also doload the free MEMA mobile app on your smartphone or tablet by searching “Mississippi EMA” in your app store.

The Mississippi Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program maintains state emergency response plans and procedures associated with preparation and response to an incident at the two nuclear plants affecting areas within Mississippi. Learn More.

Floods can be slow or fast-rising but generally develop during a period of days. Taking precautions now will help reduce the amount of structural damage to your home and property should a flood occur. Learn More.

Every part of Mississippi is susceptible to winter weather conditions that include ice and snow storms. While they are not common occurrences like severe thunderstorms and tornadoes we must still be prepared. Learn More.